Section 06
DRIVE TRAIN
Subsection 03
(REAR AXLE)
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VMR2004_024_06-03A.FM
GENERAL
For installation, use the torque values and Loctite
products from the exploded views. Clean threads
before using Loctite when installing the screws.
CAUTION:
During installation, make sure every
part is free from old grease and dirt. This allows
for a clean re-assembly and will avoid prema-
ture wear caused by dirt contamination.
After each job, ride the vehicle for a few minutes
and make sure the job is successful; i.e. axle is not
loose, chain is not rubbing on any part or making
noise, rear brake operates correctly, etc.
DRIVE CHAIN
Adjustment
NOTE:
Always adjust drive chain with the driver,
or equivalent weight, seated on the vehicle.
Select a level surface and set transmission to NEU-
TRAL.
Loosen rear axle lock bolts.
1. Rear axle lock bolts
Insert adjuster lock (from the vehicle’s tool kit)
through rear hub and into eccentric axle housing.
Turn the axle forward to increase or backward to
decrease chain free play.
TYPICAL
1. Drive chain
2. Adjuster lock
3. Sprocket hub
4. Eccentric axle housing
NOTE:
Correct chain free play adjustment is 19 to
25.4 mm (3/4 to 1 in) midway between sprockets.
Tighten the rear axle lock bolts to 23 N•m (17 lbf•ft).
Use the following sequence to tight the rear axle
lock bolts correctly.
Lift rear of vehicle (without driver), by the frame or
by the bumper, and recheck the chain free play. The
chain free play should be 44.5 to 51 mm (1-3/4 to
2 in). If not, redo the drive chain adjustment.
WARNING
Torque wrench tightening specifications
must strictly be adhered to.
Locking devices (ex.: locking tabs, elastic stop
nuts, self-locking fasteners, etc.) must be in-
stalled or replaced with new ones where
specified. If the efficiency of a locking device
is impaired, it must be renewed.
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